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Preseason predictions from CAA soccer coaches tarnish Stony Brook’s fanbase

Alex Streinger October 29, 2023
The unpopularity of Stony Brook University's soccer programs could be irreversible, so long as the coaches from its conference make disastrous preseason predictions. Despite significant roster turnover in teams in both leagues, the preseason polls are eerily similar to the 2022 men’s and women’s final regular season standings.
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Point guard Aaron Clarke (center) prepares to pass the ball while being defended by power forward Leon Nahar in practice on Sunday, Oct. 15. Clarke is back for his second year with Stony Brook after an injury-riddled 2022-23 season. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Aaron Clarke hopes to play crucial role in second shot with Stony Brook

Alex Streinger October 29, 2023
When point guard Aaron Clarke arrived at Stony Brook last year, he was expected to play a significant role for the school’s depleted men’s basketball team. Unfortunately for Clarke and the Seawolves, he sustained a nagging lower back injury during the preseason which spoiled those plans and sidelined him for most of the 2022-23 season.
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Forward Caleb Danquah crosses up a Temple defender on Tuesday, Oct. 17. The Stony Brook mens soccer team was shut out on Friday by Monmouth. GEORGE CARATZAS/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s soccer’s regular-season title hopes plummet with first CAA loss

Alex Streinger October 20, 2023

The Stony Brook men’s soccer team could not find its footing until it was too late, dropping it two spots in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) table. The Seawolves (6-4-4, 4-1-2 CAA) failed...

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Forward Jonas Bickus left celebrates a goal against the University of North Carolina Wilmington on Sunday, Oct. 1. Bickus scored the game-winning goal on Saturday at Charleston. MACKENZIE YADDAW/THE STATESMAN

Bičkus’ goal lifts Stony Brook men’s soccer to win at Charleston

Alex Streinger October 8, 2023

After its first road win of the season, the Stony Brook men’s soccer team’s shot at a regular-season title is alive and well. Traveling their longest distance yet this year proved not to disparage...

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The Stony Brook mens soccer team celebrates a goal by forward Caleb Danquah against the University of North Carolina Wilmington on Saturday, Sept. 30. The Seawolves will take their top-tier offense to Charleston for a showdown on Saturday. MACKENZIE YADDAW/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s soccer searches for first road victory in crucial CAA showdown

Alex Streinger October 6, 2023
With its cross-town rivals on its heels, the Stony Brook men’s soccer team looks to continue streaking towards the Coastal Athletic Association’s (CAA) regular-season title. The Seawolves will look to rewrite their struggles in away matches to remain atop the CAA table.
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Forwards Caleb Danquah  (17) and Jonas Bickus (11) celebrate a goal against University of North Carolina Wilmington on Saturday, Sept. 30. The two combined for all three of the Stony Brook mens soccer teams goals on Saturday. MACKENZIE YADDAW/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s soccer remains the top dog in the CAA

Alex Streinger October 1, 2023

Three goals in an 18-minute span was more than enough to keep the Stony Brook men’s soccer team atop the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) table. In a first half loaded with scoring, the Seawolves...

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Forward Olsen Aluc looks to create an opportunity with the ball against Delaware on Saturday, Sept. 16. Aluc scored his team-leading fourth goal of the year at Northeastern on Saturday. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s soccer remains unbeaten in CAA play

Alex Streinger September 24, 2023

Though it only generated one prime scoring opportunity, the Stony Brook men’s soccer team capitalized to remain undefeated in conference play. In a rainy affair, the Seawolves (2-3-2, 2-0-2 CAA)...

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Forwards Olsen Aluc (foreground) and Jonas Bickus (background) hustle back on defense against Delaware on Saturday, Sept. 16. Aluc and Bickus co-lead the Stony Brook mens soccer team with three goals each. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s soccer looks for another upset to remain in first place

Alex Streinger September 22, 2023

With the rest of the conference chasing it, the Stony Brook men’s soccer team aspires to hold its first-place spot. For the first time this year, the Seawolves (2-3-1, 2-0-1 CAA) will leave Long...

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Forward Moses Bakabulindi evades a Delaware defender on Saturday, Sept. 16. Bakabulindi broke the Stony Brook mens soccer teams single-game assist record against Delaware. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Harrison’s heroics, Bakabulindi’s record powers Stony Brook men’s soccer to comeback win

Alex Streinger September 17, 2023
With his back turned towards the net, midfielder Trevor Harrison handed the Stony Brook men’s soccer team sole possession of first place in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA). A battle of top-tier offenses in the CAA played out as advertised on Saturday.
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Midfielder Amit Magoz chases after a loose ball against Iona on Monday, Aug. 28. Magoz has helped lead the Stony Brook mens soccer team to an offensive turnaround in 2023. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s soccer aims to stay atop the CAA standings

Alex Streinger September 15, 2023
Despite being picked to finish last in the 2023 Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) preseason poll, the Seawolves have not played like a last-place team. Stony Brook will now turn its attention to another team that has played above expectations: the Delaware Blue Hens.
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Forward Olsen Aluc runs down the sideline against Iona on Monday, Aug. 28. Aluc is having a breakout start to his 2023 season. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Olsen Aluc biting the injury bug back in senior season

Alex Streinger September 11, 2023
The irony in Aluc feeling healthy is that he is precisely not that, nor has he ever been since making it to the NCAA. Most of his time in college soccer has been spent on the sidelines due to injuries.
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Goalkeeper Edmond Kaiser rolls the ball out to a teammate against Iona on Monday, Aug. 28. Kaiser recorded nine saves to help the Stony Brook mens soccer team earn a point at Hofstra. TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s soccer earns point in fiery Battle of Long Island

Alex Streinger September 10, 2023
Helped by a controversial foul call, the Stony Brook men’s soccer team fought to a draw against the defending Coastal Athletic Association champions.
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